Emilie Barrow
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
I am a versatile Human Resources Specialist who offers experience in recruitment, policy development and office management expertise paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. I am a goal-oriented professional with 2 years of comprehensive experience retaining employee relations, and have been commended for my superior performance and consistently going above and beyond to exceed goals. I have polished skills in conducting background checks, organizing and scheduling interviews and administering employment benefits and have shown to be well-versed in employment regulations and records management requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Novelty Manufacturing Company
Lancaster, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
- Conducted employee hiring and exit interviews.
- Supported top talent identification processes by interviewing candidates and executing onboarding, orientation and benefits processes.
- Worked on 401(k) administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims and benefits.
- Researched employee relations issues and conducted meetings with employees and supervisors.
- Processed salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Improved employee engagement and moral by developing wellness programs for employees and enforcing positivity guidelines.
- Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
- Engaged in data collection, identifying organizational needs and development solutions.
- Collaborated with various departments to gain insight on project productivity, plan improvements and gauge effectiveness and update projects to meet company objectives and long-term goals.
HR Specialist
Zentis North American Food
Philadelphia, PA
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Established and generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
- Spearheaded diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to meet company diversity goals.
- Onboarded technology to make remote work scalable for company.
- Researched and analyzed recruitment data to provide detailed statistical reports.
- Conducted background checks and orientation, coordinating new employee onboarding process.
- Developed recruitment updates to review trends, competitive intelligence and talent demographics.
- Worked cross-functionally to optimize efficiency and execute on HR business processes.
- Collaborated with HRBP to develop and execute human resources strategies, enabling business objectives.
- Analyzed job descriptions and determined recruitment plan, timeline and advertising efforts to fill positions.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Participated in educational opportunities and read technical publications, updating job knowledge.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Developed incentives to drive employee retention and improve work culture.
- Consulted with internal clients to evaluate labor trends and competitor talent insights for pointed candidate selection.
- Delivered inquiry-related data and insights to improve overall employee experience.
- Provided essential support to address individual HR needs of employees.
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Maintained human resources records by processing applications and resumes.
- Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
HR Recruiter
Deleware Valley Resedental Care
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
- Planned and executed recruitment events to bring in area candidates.
- Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
- Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions.
- Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
- Led recruitment team and trained, mentored and developed new advisors.
- Re-created hiring goals and objectives in difficult markets to address staffing issues.
Cognitive Therapist
Delaware Valley Residential Center
Warminster, PA
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, and community.
- Utilized theoretical approaches to treatment such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy
- Revised treatment plans in consultation with clinical psychiatrist based on patient progress.
- Tracked all incoming patient information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated weekly group with up to 9 participants focusing on their support plan.
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided administrative support to clinical staff and managers.
- Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
- Developed and distributed monthly patient satisfaction surveys.
- Supported patients by identifying and addressing mental health challenges.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Ensured appropriate clinical information is communicated when patients are referred to specialists.
- Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectful manner, effectively building lasting relationships.
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Sales Associate & Sales Floor Lead
Skechers, Philadelphia PA & King of Prussia Mall
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Computing sales prices, total purchases, and processed payments.
- Describing merchandise and explain operation of merchandise to customers.
- Maintaining knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
- Placing special orders and called other stores to find desired items.
- Recommending merchandise based on customer needs.
- Operating a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Replenishing floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.
Student Helper & Technical Advisor
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Providing base level IT support to company personnel.
- Resolving customer complaints and concerns with strong verbal and negotiation skills.
- Displaying courtesy and strong interpersonal skills with all customer interactions.
- Training new employees and explained protocols clearly and efficiently.
- Working with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within each organization's budget.
Education
Bachelors of Psychology -
West Chester University
2018
Associate of Psychology -
Community College of Philadelphia
2016
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby High School
2014
Skills
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Team leader
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
- Discharge planning
- Recruiting and training
- Patient positioning understanding
- Organization and planning
- Healthcare platforms
- Self-discipline
- CPR certified
- Safety and health guidelines
- Policies implementation
- Cost reductions
- Affirmative action
- Benefits administrator
- Management development
- Talent acquisition
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Vendor relations
- Workplace diversity cultivation
- HR information systems
- HR program development
- HR services
- Labor/union negotiations
- Benefits administration
- Recruiting
- Staff training and development
- Payroll completion
- Complex problem-solving
- HR policy/procedure development
- Tax reporting
- Confidential document control
Additional Information
- AWARDS , A) Publicity Chairman for TAPS (Thanking and Appreciating Patriotic Serviceman) B) President of West Chester University Psychology Club C) Treasurer of West Chester University Psychology Club D) Student Ambassador for West Chester University E) Student volunteer for APSCUF ( Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties) F) Won Outstanding Service Award for Psychology Club 2018 G) Recognized as top sales performer for the third quarter of the 2016 Sales Year at Skechers.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Novelty Manufacturing Company
03.2023 - Current
HR Specialist
Zentis North American Food
11.2021 - 03.2023
HR Recruiter
Deleware Valley Resedental Care
06.2021 - 11.2021
Cognitive Therapist
Delaware Valley Residential Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Mental Health Technician
Friends Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2020
Student Helper & Technical Advisor
Community College of Philadelphia
05.2015 - 05.2016
Sales Associate & Sales Floor Lead
Skechers, Philadelphia PA & King of Prussia Mall
03.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelors of Psychology -
West Chester University
Associate of Psychology -
Community College of Philadelphia
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby High School
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